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I am a 69 yr old female. In July of this year I was.diagnosed with cancer of the anus... I have been married for 37 years to my wonderful husband who drives me to all my appointments and treatments. I have a daughter and two beautiful granddaughters! I live in the beautiful PNW.

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I was recently diagnosed with anal cancer and just completed my first week of radiation and chemo. When I got home Thursday from radiation I had the worst lower back pain that I have ever had! The pain radiated from my lower back down through my buttocks and around and down the front of my thighs. I couldn't sit, stand, or lay down. My dh took me into urgent care and they gave me a stronger pain pill but even that didn't help. I finally searched the internet found that simple ibuprofen (Advil or Aleve) and hot and cold packs works . But is it possible that the radiation could affect the nerves?View Thread

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